Acute Renal Failure

Socks is an adopted rescue cat that is approximately 6 years old.  He is loving, gentle and a perfect companion.  Upon bringing him in for a check up this week, Socks was diagnosed with Acute Renal Failure with BUN levels of 165 (normal levels being 10-30 in a healthy cat) and creatine levels of 11.5 (healthy level being .3-2.1).

The doctors are calling him a miracle cat- he has been responding extraordinary well to treatment and they are highly optimistic about his recovery.

I am 24 years old living on my own and have no way to finance his medical bills which already are over two thousand dollars.  Any donations would be so greatly appreciated.  Socks has had such a hard life but is a complete trooper- I know he can get through this, we just need help.  I hate to ask for charity but I don't know what else to do.  Thank you and God Bless.

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kmccambley said:

 
I hate to ask for charity but I don't know what else to do.

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Hi kmccambley !

Here are some of the things you can do:

• Start by getting yourself up-to-speed on (even the very basics of) what Socks is dealing with....it starts right here: http://felinecrf.org/
• Hook up with people who are already successfully managing their kidney cats' health....this page explains all (and, after a few sentences), gives you the group's link: http://felinecrf.org/tanyas_support_group.htm    (they'll also offer ways to economize on the usual costs!)

And.......keep us posted !